Ronald "Roni" Patterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral Services for Ronald “Roni” Patterson - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at A. A,. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel. Interment in Promised Land Cemetery. Ronald was born June 8, 1952 in Columbia, South Carolina to Juanita Mack Johnson. Ronald passed away in Greenville, South Carolina. Ronald attended the public schools of Richland County and in his youth he was very active in the Four H Club and took karate lessons. As an adult, he continued his studies and pursued becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked proficiently at this in both Columbia and Greenville. “Roni” was a faithful member and Chairperson for Narcotics Anonymous in both Columbia and Greenville. Prior to leaving Columbia, he was also the Treasurer for one of the Columbia Chapters. Affectionately known by his family and friends as “Roni” and the “Grand Diva”, it was known to them that she loved to interior decorate, trend with the latest fashions, entertaining, socializing, cooking a host of like hobbies. “Roni” was the second eldest of nine siblings and always had a way of taking authority. The other siblings knew who was in charge even through adulthood and he was admired for being “the other mother”. “Roni” was a compassionate, people person and she was well known throughout the community and loved by all who knew her. She had a bubbly personality that drew everyone in conversation and laughter but was very manicured, kept and confident. One of her nieces was considered her “diva in the making”. He was preceded in death by: two brothers, Anthony Patterson and Miles Mack; sister, Carol Lee Mack and grandparents. Ronald is survived by: his mother, Juanita Mack Johnson; sisters, Loretta Lake, Shell and Cookie Mack; brothers, Richard (Patricia) and Michael Mack all of Columbia, South Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews other loving relatives and friends.

Ronald "Roni" Patterson

June 8, 1952 - January 5, 2013